The freak weather Carlisle has been experiencing over the last couple of days has been blamed on Hurricane Gert.

Experts believe that the remnants of the storm has caused the unusually erratic weather.

August's patchy weather so far will continue for those in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England as the category two hurricane loses strength over the Atlantic Ocean.

However, it is having a starkly contrasting effect on southern England and eastern parts of the UK with temperatures there soaring as tropic air arrives this weekend.

It is believed that temperatures could reach up to 27C in the south east on Monday, whereas in the worst-affected regions it will remain about 18C.

Higher ground in parts of western Scotland and north western England could see up to 25mm of rain - or a third of a month's rainfall - in a few hours.